Prentice Alvin (Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 3)

The Tales of Alvin Maker series from bestselling author Orson Scott Card continues in volume three, Prentice Alvin. Young Alvin returns to the town of his birth, and begins his apprenticeship with Makepeace Smith, committing seven years of his life in exchange for the skills and knowledge of a blacksmith. But Alvin must also learn to control and use his own talent, that of a Maker, else his destiny will be unfulfilled.The Tales of Alvin Maker seriesSeventh SonRed ProphetPrentice AlvinAlvin JourneymanHeartfireThe Crystal City

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“the Most Important Work Of American Fantasy Since Stephen Donaldson’s Original Thomas Covenant Trilogy.”—chicago Sun-times

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“a Tribute To The Art Of Storytelling. . . Highly Recommended.”—library Journal

“card Has Uncovered A Rich Vein Of Folklore And Magic Here, To Which His Assured Handling Of Old Time Religion And Manifest Love Of Children Is Admirably Suited: An Appealing And Intriguing Effort.”—kirkus Reviews

“a Beguiling Book. . . Robust But Reflective Blend Of Folktale, History, Parable And Personal Testimony, Pioneer Narrative. The Series Promises To Be A ‘story Of Deep Delight.’”—publishers Weekly

“card Is One Of The Most Important Writers In The Field.”—ben Bova

“[card’s] Versatility Of Style, Subject, And Approach Makes Him Unique In The Sf Field!”—anne Mccaffrey

“with The Third Installment In His Tales Of Alvin Maker Series, Card’s Alternative Frontier America Epic Continues To Be A Significant Event In Fantasy Publishing.”—booklist

“the Best Fantasy Series Now In Progress.”—publishers Weekly

if You Read Only One Fantasy This Year, This Is The One.

Alvin returns to his birthplace to become the blacksmith's apprentice and also to learn--hopefully with the help of the Torch-girl--to be a Maker Alvin Smith arrives at Hatrack River to take up his apprenticeship to become a blacksmith with the works of the Unmaker close at hand LET ME START my history of Alvin's prenticeship where things first began to go wrong.